# IT, Networking > This Program takes the participants through the fundamentals of networking, router and switching concepts. Customised programs by Bodhih since 2008. - Source: https://bodhih.com/it-networking/ - Publisher: Bodhih Training (Bengaluru, India; since 2008) - Last updated: 2026-10-15 - Contact: solutions@bodhih.com · +91 99000 11601 --- ## At a glance - **Duration:** 5-day · customisable - **Who it’s for:** IT teams, engineers and technology professionals - **Format:** In person · Live virtual · Blended - **Where:** India & 7 regions worldwide - **Track record:** Since 2008 · 2,000+ companies IT networking training builds a practical understanding of how enterprise networks work, from the OSI and TCP/IP models to IP addressing, switching, routing, wireless, security and troubleshooting. Bodhih runs it as a 5-day customised program for corporate IT teams, with hands-on labs on simulators or real equipment, and helps teams prepare for vendor associate-level certifications. - Standard duration: 5-day, customisable to your needs - Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions - Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change - Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions **Where and how:** it networking training as an in-person workshop in [Bengaluru](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-bangalore/), [Mumbai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-mumbai/), [Delhi NCR](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-new-delhi/), [Gurugram](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-gurugram/), [Hyderabad](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-hyderabad/), [Chennai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-chennai/), [Pune](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-pune/), [Kolkata](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-kolkata/), [Ahmedabad](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-ahmedabad/) and [Jaipur](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-jaipur/); as a live online course; or delivered overseas in [Dubai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-dubai/), [Singapore](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-singapore/) and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Last reviewed 15 Oct 2026 by [Siddharthan VGJ](https://bodhih.com/siddharthan-vgj/), Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru Networking Concepts ## Program Overview: This Program takes the participants through the fundamentals of networking, router and switching concepts. ## Training Duration: 5-day Instructor Led Training ## Target Audience: The Program is designed for IT students and engineers who would like to pursue their career in Networking field. The training is best suited for Network engineers, Network Specialist, System Integrators. ## Training Prerequisite: The Participants should be from IT and Computers background having a descent understanding of the networking concepts. ## Training Outcome: - Practical Approach - Hands on training session - Real time project and case studies - 24/7 support ## What participants will be able to do ### Explain how data moves Participants describe the OSI and TCP/IP models and trace a packet across a network. ### Design IP addressing Engineers plan IPv4 subnets with confidence and understand IPv6 addressing basics. ### Configure switching Participants set up VLANs, trunks and spanning tree on enterprise switches. ### Configure routing Engineers configure static routes and a dynamic routing protocol such as OSPF. ### Apply network security basics Teams use access control lists, secure device management and understand firewalls and VPNs. ### Troubleshoot methodically Participants follow a layered troubleshooting approach using common command-line and monitoring tools. ## Who should attend - Network engineers and specialists building or refreshing core skills - System integrators who configure customer networks - IT support and infrastructure staff moving into networking roles - Graduate engineers joining network operations centres - Cloud and security engineers who need a firm grounding in networking ## Recommended program outline Recommended design, customised to your context after a short needs analysis. ### **Networking fundamentals**Module 1 · Day 1 - OSI and TCP/IP models, Ethernet and common protocols - Network devices, topologies and cabling - Reading a network diagram - Using packet capture to see protocols in action ### **IP addressing and subnetting**Module 2 · Day 2 (morning) - IPv4 addressing, subnet masks and CIDR - Subnetting practice with realistic scenarios - IPv6 address types and basic configuration - IPv4 and IPv6 coexistence in enterprise networks ### **Switching and VLANs**Module 3 · Day 2 (afternoon) and Day 3 - MAC learning and switch operation - VLANs, trunking and inter-VLAN routing - Spanning tree and link aggregation concepts ### **Routing**Module 4 · Day 3 and Day 4 - Static and default routes - Dynamic routing with OSPF - Route selection and verifying routing tables - Redundancy with first-hop redundancy protocols in overview ### **Network services, wireless and security**Module 5 · Day 4 - DHCP, DNS, NAT and NTP - Wireless LAN concepts and controller-based networks - ACLs, device hardening, firewalls and VPN basics - Quality of service basics for voice and video ### **Troubleshooting, automation and capstone**Module 6 · Day 5 - Structured troubleshooting with ping, traceroute and show commands - Introduction to network automation and software-defined networking - Capstone lab: build and fix a multi-site network ## Sample training plan: 5-day hands-on design This five-day lab builds network engineers who can design, configure and fix an enterprise network, not just describe one. Participants trace packets in a capture tool, subnet a growing company's address plan against the clock, build VLANs and trunks, configure static and dynamic routing, harden devices with access lists and run a structured troubleshooting method on broken labs. The capstone asks each pair to build and then repair a three-site network for a fictional logistics company, with faults injected by the facilitator. 80% hands-on practice · 33.8 contact hours · Cohort: 8–16 participants, each with a lab environment · In person · Live virtual ### Day 1: Networking fundamentals Participants can explain how data moves, read a network diagram and see protocols in a packet capture. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Human packet (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · Layers that matter (Concept burst) 3. 11:15–12:30 · Packets in action (Hands-on lab) 4. 12:30–13:15 · Read the diagram (Case clinic) 5. 14:00–15:00 · Devices and cabling lab (Hands-on lab) 6. 15:00–15:30 · Command-line basics (Skill drill) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Mystery protocol (Group challenge) 8. 16:45–17:30 · Day one lab log (Reflection) ### Day 2: IP addressing and switching Participants can subnet with confidence, configure IPv6 basics and set up VLANs. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Binary bingo (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · Subnetting by hand (Demo & practice) 3. 11:15–12:15 · Address plan for a growing company (Group challenge) 4. 12:15–13:00 · IPv6 in practice (Hands-on lab) 5. 13:45–15:00 · VLANs and trunks lab (Hands-on lab) 6. 15:00–15:30 · How switches learn (Skill drill) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Inter-VLAN routing (Hands-on lab) 8. 16:45–17:30 · Day two lab log (Reflection) ### Day 3: Resilient switching and routing basics Participants can build redundant switch links safely and configure static and default routes. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Subnet sprint (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · Loops and spanning tree (Hands-on lab) 3. 11:15–12:15 · Link aggregation (Demo & practice) 4. 12:15–13:00 · How routers decide (Concept burst) 5. 13:45–15:00 · Static and default routes (Hands-on lab) 6. 15:00–15:30 · Broken lab one (Case clinic) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Design review (Presentation) 8. 16:45–17:30 · Day three lab log (Reflection) ### Day 4: Dynamic routing, services and security Participants can configure OSPF, core network services and basic device security. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Neighbours meet (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:15 · OSPF lab (Hands-on lab) 3. 11:30–12:30 · DHCP, DNS, NAT and NTP (Hands-on lab) 4. 13:15–14:15 · Access lists and hardening (Hands-on lab) 5. 14:15–15:00 · Wireless, firewalls and VPNs (Case clinic) 6. 15:15–16:30 · Broken lab two (Group challenge) 7. 16:30–17:30 · Day four lab log (Reflection) ### Day 5: Troubleshooting, automation and capstone Participants can troubleshoot methodically, script a simple change and build and repair a multi-site network. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Final subnet sprint (Energiser) 2. 10:00–10:45 · Automation in overview (Demo & practice) 3. 11:00–13:00 · Capstone build (Build sprint) 4. 13:45–15:00 · Capstone break and fix (Simulation) 5. 15:15–16:15 · Capstone review (Presentation) 6. 16:15–16:45 · Certification preparation map (Diagnostic) 7. 16:45–17:30 · My 90-day networking plan (Action planning) Recommended: 5 days in person (09:30–17:30) with a lab per participant on network simulators or client equipment, or 10 × 3.5-hour live virtual sessions on cloud-hosted labs. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis. ### How long is IT networking training? The recommended program is five days of instructor-led labs, 09:30 to 17:30, with a lab environment for every participant. It also runs as ten live virtual sessions of about three and a half hours on cloud-hosted simulators. Shorter versions can be customised for specific topics. ### What activities are included in IT networking training? Participants trace packets in a capture tool, design an address plan for a growing retailer, build VLANs, trunks and OSPF in the simulator, harden devices with access lists and fix broken labs. The capstone is a three-site network they build, then repair after faults are injected. ## When to choose this ✓**New network or NOC engineers need a structured foundation**✓**Server, cloud or security staff need to understand networks better**✓**Your team is preparing for associate-level networking certifications**✓**You are refreshing a network and want the team aligned on design basics** ## Frequently asked questions ### What are the basics of computer networking? The basics include how devices communicate using the OSI and TCP/IP models, how IP addresses and subnets work, how switches forward traffic within a network and how routers connect networks. You also need core services such as DHCP and DNS, and basic security. Bodhih's program covers each of these with hands-on labs. ### Does this networking training help prepare for CCNA? The program covers many topics found in associate-level networking certifications such as Cisco's CCNA, including IP addressing, switching, routing, wireless, security and automation basics. It helps teams prepare by building practical skills. Bodhih does not deliver the vendor exam itself, and exam-specific practice can be added on request. ### Is subnetting still important to learn? Yes. Subnetting remains essential for designing networks, configuring cloud virtual networks, writing firewall rules and troubleshooting connectivity. Engineers who understand it make fewer addressing mistakes. The program includes dedicated practice with realistic scenarios, so participants can subnet quickly and accurately rather than relying only on online calculators. ### Do participants get hands-on lab practice in networking training? Yes. Labs use network simulators or emulators, and can use physical equipment where the client provides it. Participants configure switches and routers, build VLANs, set up routing and troubleshoot faults. For live virtual delivery, labs run on cloud-hosted or locally installed simulators, so every participant can practise individually. ### Who should attend an IT networking course? It suits network engineers, system integrators, IT support staff moving into networking, and graduate engineers joining operations teams. Cloud and security engineers also benefit, because both fields depend on networking knowledge. Participants should have a basic IT background. Bodhih adjusts the depth to the group after a short needs analysis. ### What is covered in IT networking training? The program covers networking fundamentals, IP addressing and subnetting, switching and VLANs, static and dynamic routing, network services, wireless and security basics, and methodical troubleshooting, ending with an automation introduction and a capstone. It runs over 5 days with hands-on labs on simulators or real equipment.